Uniform
Uniform Code
All pupils must wear at all times:
- A black blazer with a Heathcote badge (sewn or ironed on if bought separately)
- Plain white shirt with collar, tucked in (any clothing worn under shirts must be white)
- School tie * (with year group colours), with a minimum of 6 bars of the stripe showing
- Black school style trousers (not tight fitting), knee length skirt or full length skirt. These must be school-style ie. pleated, a-line or kilt and not any type of stretchy or pencil skirt.
- Black leather or leather-look school shoes with a shoe sole (no canvas or labels). For clarity the following shoes are acceptable but this is not a school recommendation
- Leather Nike Air Forces (not high tops)
- Leather Kickers
- Black, ankle / knee length socks or tights.
Year group tie colours 2023/2024
Pupils to keep ties for their time at Heathcote.
Year | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Colour | Yellow | Red | Green | Black | White |

Optional
- School style black V-necked jumper
- Muslim girls may wear a plain black hijab. For other pupils, all hair accessories should be plain white or black
- Sikh boys may wear traditional turbans.
Please Note
- Belts, hair bands and other accessories (including hair accessories) must be plain and in school colours (blue, black or white)
- Boots may be worn to school in bad weather but must be changed for school shoes on arrival at school.
- Waterproof coats and hats should be worn to and from school during colder and wetter months and should be plain coloured and sensible. Pupils should have an umbrella. Hoodies are a banned item and not suitable as a coat – these will be confiscated
- On the rare occasions that pupils may come to school in PE kit, they must wear a blazer over this
- Hairstyles should be suitably formal. Significant hair colouring or shaving of hair (including patterns) is not permitted. We have adopted the Halo Code, please find further details below.
- Hair colouring must be of a natural colour.
- Light make-up is permitted. Nail polish, acrylic nails and false eyelashes are not permitted.
- One discrete item of jewellery per pupil may be worn i.e. one small pair of plain gold, silver or diamante stud earrings. One earring must only be worn in each ear and should only be worn in the ear lobe.
- No other piercings are permitted
- Watches are encouraged
- A large formal style school bag is compulsory (big enough to carry A4 books)
- After consultation with parents we have also agreed that pupils cannot wear do’rags or bonnets to school as these are not formal wear. Furthermore hair should be braided in school colours or dark colours, no fluorescent coloured braids are acceptable.
PE Kit
The Heathcote School PE kit ensures all pupils look smart and are dressed appropriately for their PE lessons, extra-curricular clubs and sporting fixtures.
The compulsory PE kit is:
- Navy blue sports socks
- Heathcote PE shorts
- Heathcote PE Polo shirt
- Heathcote PE tracksuit top or Heathcote PE Jumper
- PE bag
- Sports Trainers
Optional items:
- Heathcote PE tracksuit bottoms
- Navy blue leggings
- Navy blue base layers (strongly recommended for winter months)
- Studded boots should be worn when playing football or rugby on the school’s grass areas to stop pupils from slipping.
Drama Kit
- Drama socks with a gripped sole.
School Uniform Supplier
Our school uniform suppliers are Speedstitch https://www.speedstitch.co.uk/school-uniform.html
All information regarding prices and stock can be found on the website and parents / carers can create a school uniform account with Speedstitch here: https://www.speedstitch.co.uk/customer/account/create/
You are able to purchase all of our school uniform from Speedstitch but you may prefer to buy some items from other suppliers (such as supermarkets or school suppliers of your choice). Items with an * must be purchased from Speedstitch.
Only new Year 7 pupils need to purchase a new tie. All other year groups keep their previous year tie colour. If pupils, in any year, lose their ties or need a replacement these can be obtained from the school office or Speedstitch. Badges can be purchased from school or ready-sewn onto the blazer if you purchase this item from Speedstitch.



Equipment List
It is essential that you come to school each day fully prepared for every lesson with all necessary equipment, including any additional equipment or clothing required for specialised lessons (a PE kit, for example).
You are expected to have with you at all times:
A black school bag containing:
Pencil case – to include;
- Pens (at least 3 blue or black writing pens and a green and a purple pen)
- Pencils
- Ruler
- Rubber
- Sharpener
- Coloured pencils or felt tip pens
- Protractor
- A scientific calculator
- Exercise books and folders
- Text books
- PE Kit and drama socks (on appropriate days)
- A reading book suitable to your reading level
- Bottle of water
All belongings must be clearly labelled with your NAME (especially uniform and outdoor coats). Each evening when you have completed your homework, check your timetable to make sure you have the right books and equipment for the next day. Pack all of your belongings into your school bag